Have a SAFE and HAPPY 4th of July

Happy 4th of July.   Have a wonderful weekend with family and friends. 

Reminders:

All fireworks are to be fired in beach area only.  No fireworks are to be fired from the pier, ramp or docks.  No fireworks are to be fired on community roads or in the neighborhood.

Please also be sure to abide by Beach, Dock & Pier Rules and Regulations and ensure all guests do as well.

Thanks so much for helping to keep our community safe.

Shorehill Estates Community,

Beach, Dock & Pier Rules and Regulations

 

The following list of rules and regulations is established to ensure safety, decrease liability, increase longevity, and promote respectful utilization and mutual enjoyment of our community resources.  Please abide by these rule and regulations using common sense and common courtesy at all times.

1. Priority for use of the beach and dock facilities is granted to community members. 
2. NO lifeguard on duty. Use beach, dock/floats/boat ramp, pier and waters at your own risk.
3. Climbing on and/or diving/jumping from any portion of the pier or ramp is prohibited.
4. Observe and follow Washington-state rules for use of life jackets while boating.  Use of lifejackets while around the beach, dock, pier and waters is strongly recommended.
5. Community Members must inform their guests of and ensure compliance with all Shorehill Estates’ Community, Beach, Dock & Pier Rules and Regulations.
6. Members will be liable for damage to community property caused by members or their guests.
7. Members shall be issued one key to the boat ramp area and the restrooms upon request.  Keys shall not be duplicated.   No additional keys may be given to friends/guests. 
8. If not present, members shall provide a letter granting permission for temporary guest use of boat launch/dock/beach, as applicable and send an email notifying board that such permission has been granted to shorehill@gmail.com. 
9. Primary usage of the boat dock/floats is for community boaters.  Fishing/crabbing/other activities must yield to boating operations.
10. Boats are not to be left tied to the dock/floats if unattended/unused for three or more days. 
    Severe wind and water conditions can quickly arise, resulting in damage to boats and dock/floats.  Community members’ have priority over guests when spaces to tie up are limited.
11. Any diving, jumping, and/or swimming is to be done from/near swim float to ensure safety of swimmers and clear visibility by boaters.
12. Do not cut bait or clean fish on unprotected dock/floats as it may cause damage.
13. During high usage of the dock/floats, small and/or non-motorized boats should be beached or tied up in a way that allows optimum space for larger, less-mobile boats.
14. Boat trailers should be returned to owner’s property after boat launching.  To ensure sufficient access and visibility for everyone, parking of boat trailers along hedges at beach is always prohibited. 
15. Parking of any vehicle in or in front of boat-launch roundabout or on boat ramp is not allowed.   In order to ensure safety of those using cross walk please do not park closer than one car length on either side of crosswalk nor closer than one car length away from entry to roundabout.
16. State crabbing, fish and shell-fish regulations are to be followed at all times.  Harvesting of clams and oysters is limited to personal consumption. 
17. Smoking is prohibited at community beach, picnic area and on docks and piers.   
18. Shared common areas at beach and on docks/pier are for family enjoyment.  Please do not use profanity when others are present.  Reduce noise after 10:00 pm in consideration of other community residents and guests. 
19. When planning large gatherings at the beach please notify board by email at shorehill@gmail.com.
20. No fireworks on pier/boat dock/or floats at any time.  This is to ensure safety for all and to avoid potential damage to pier/boat dock and floats.
21. Avoid use of glass containers on dock/floats/pier and beach area.  Remove any broken glass seen in any common areas.
22. Members and guests must remove trash and recycling, and clean restrooms and picnic area following use.
23. Dogs are to be confined to owner’s property, or leashed in common property and beach areas.  Please control any excessive barking.
24. Skateboarding is not allowed within Shorehill Estates Community.
25. No commercial signage is to be posted without prior approval by the board.

                       Failure to comply will result in loss of privileges for use of community areas.                   

(Revised: April 2017)